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Wire guard
NOTE:
Do not expand the wire guard outward too
much. Otherwise it may break.
When wire guard is not in use, lift it for the idle position.
Installing nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the nylon cutting head acciden-
tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper-
ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
If the nylon cutting head is damaged, replace it
immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
1.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
motor housing and rotate the receive washer until it is
locked with the hex wrench.
3.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the threaded
spindle directly and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
4.
Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclock-
wise while holding the receive washer with the hex
wrench.
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Nylon cutting head
2.
Metal guard
3.
Receive
washer
4.
Hex wrench
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your
right-hand side.
Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity.
Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
Attachment of shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue.
Connect the clasp of the shoulder harness to the hook
part of the housing. Put the shoulder harness on. Be
sure that the buckles are locked completely in place.
